Medical technical knowledge
Health Services Managers must be able to keep up with the knowledge of current and new technology in healthcare services.
Health Services Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Health Services Managers plan, direct and evaluate the provision of clinical and community healthcare services in clinics, hospitals, public health organisations or agencies. They are also responsible for managing the finances of the facility, handling related administrative tasks such as managing records of the facility's services, communicating with members of the medical staff and department heads and supervising staff, liaising with other health and welfare service providers and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of health services, and advising government bodies on measures for improvement of services and facilities.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's or master's degree in health services, long-term care administration, public health, public administration, business administration or health administration
Experience
- 5 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 14-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Health Services Managers generally work in offices in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, public health agencies and other similar organisations. They may work night or weekend shifts in healthcare centres that are open at all hours and need to be on call in case emergencies arise.
